Decatur Central High School
Tel:
(317)856-5288
- Decatur Central High School serves 1,767 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Decatur Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Decatur Central High School's student population of 1,767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,767 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Decatur Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Decatur Central High School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1602 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 12% | 12% |
| White | 73% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.29 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Decatur Township School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Decatur Central High School is Decatur Township School For Excellence (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Decatur Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley Mills Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Decatur Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 933 students
0.5 miles
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317)856-5274 0.5 7-8 933 - Indianapolis Decatur Township School For Excellence Grades: 9-12 | 222 students
0.5 miles
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317)856-0900 0.5 9-12 222 - Indianapolis Valley Mills Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 540 students
0.5 miles
5101 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317)856-6363 0.5 1-6 540 - Indianapolis Blue Academy Grades: 1-6 | 631 students
1.7 miles
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317)856-4100 1.7 1-6 631 - Indianapolis Damar Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 164 students
1.7 miles
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317)455-2400 1.7 K-12 164
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